Difficulty Losing Weight
Finding it hard to lose weight can feel confusing, frustrating and sometimes disheartening. Especially when you feel like you’re eating well and moving regulary, but nothing is changing. For many women, this weight loss challenge is not about willpower. Weight regulation is influenced by a complex mix of hormones, stress levels, eating patterns, sleep, digestion, blood sugar balance and life stage.
Struggling to lose weight does not mean you’re failing. It simply means your body may be asking for a different type of support. This guide explores why weight changes vary so much from person to person, what may be influencing your progress and how a personalised, compassionate approach can help you work with your body rather than against it.
Why do some people struggle more to lose weight?
Two people can follow the same routine, eat the same amount of calories, get the same amount of sleep and see completely different results. That’s because your metabolism is not just a number — it’s shaped by your hormones, sleep quality, muscle mass, past dieting history, gut health, your stress response and even your menstrual cycle.
For some women, weight feels easier to manage in their 20s and 30s but becomes more difficult in their 40s as hormones naturally shift. Others may notice that stress or poor sleep has a stronger effect on appetite, cravings and how their body stores energy. Understanding your own patterns is key to creating a plan that supports your long-term wellbeing.
What can be behind my inability to lose weight?
There's many factors that influence how easily someone can lose weight. These may include:
Eating patterns - fasting, shift work or irregular meals times all impact our ability to lose weight
Low protein intake
Blood sugar peaks and troughs
High stress or emotional load
Poor sleep quality or inconsistent sleep
Perimenopause or other menstrual cycle changes
PCOS
Sluggish thyroid
Past restrictive dieting
Digestive issues
Low muscle mass
Diet high in ultra processed foods
Lack of fibre - both quantity and variety
Sedentary periods or lack of movement
Weight loss support with me
As a nutritional therapist and qualified personal trainer I support many clients with weight loss. When we work together we look beyond the number on the scales. We explore what may be driving the weight loss resistance looking at not just what you eat, but how you eat, what your hunger signals look like, how stress affects you and how your energy shifts throughout the month.
Over a period of three months we'll work on stabilising your blood sugars, improving your sleep quality, supporting your nervous system, improving your gut health, building muscle mass and balancing your hormones.
This whole-person, full-body approach allows us to build sustainable weight loss strategies that feel supportive, not restrictive.
When to speak to your GP
It’s important to speak to your GP if weight changes are sudden, unexplained, accompanied by fatigue, hair loss, menstrual changes, digestive symptoms or anything that feels unusual for you. Medical support may also be helpful if you have ongoing concerns about thyroid health or other underlying conditions.
Nutritional therapy can complement medical guidance but should not replace appropriate investigation or treatment.
Weight feeling difficult to manage?
If you’re feeling stuck, frustrated or unsure where to begin, you don’t have to navigate this alone. Together we can explore the possible contributors to your weight challenges and create a personalised approach that supports your metabolism, energy and overall wellbeing.
Book a free introductory call to begin understanding whats hindering your weight loss and together we'll create a supportive, sustainable plan.